8th EDHEC PhD in Finance Forum & Graduation Ceremony
đź“… 19 January 2027
đź“ŤGoldsmiths' Hall, London
The EDHEC PhD in Finance Forum returns to London on 19 January 2027 at Goldsmiths' Hall, bringing together Xavier Gabaix (Harvard University) and Nick Baltas (Goldman Sachs), PhD graduates, current PhD participants, and faculty.
The Forum is followed by the 8th EDHEC PhD in Finance Graduation Ceremony, open to all guests.
There are no recordings, no live stream.
Free event • Limited places • Registration now open until 4 January 2027
Speakers
Xavier Gabaix
Professor of Economics and Finance,
Harvard University
One of the most cited finance academics of his generation, Xavier Gabaix has produced landmark work in behavioural finance, asset pricing, and macroeconomics. His thinking has influenced both academic circles and the way sophisticated practitioners approach markets. At the Forum, he will share his perspective on where financial thinking is headed and what that means for those at the forefront of the field.
Nick Baltas
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Visiting Researcher, Imperial College Business School
Nick Baltas has built a career at the highest level of quantitative finance, with deep expertise in systematic strategies, risk modelling, and the translation of rigorous thinking into real-world impact. His trajectory, from academic research to Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Visiting Researcher at Imperial College Business School, is a compelling illustration of what is possible when intellectual ambition meets professional excellence.
Agenda
19 January 2027
8:45 Welcome coffee and introductions
9:15 Keynote speech #1 : Nick Baltas, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
10:00 Presentations by EDHEC PhD graduates: Eric Barthe (Institute of Derivatives), Andrea Tarelli (Catholic University of Milan)
11:50 Keynote speech #2: Xavier Gabaix, Professor of Economics and Finance, Harvard University
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12:35 Standing lunch and networking
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14:15 Graduation Ceremony (open to all guests)
16:00 Closing and Drinks - Join our recent graduates for an informal drink to close the day
FAQ
Click on the registration button on top of this page. You will receive a confirmation email shortly after. If you do not receive it, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that registration closes on 4 January 2027.
No. To encourage open discussion between speakers and participants, the Forum is held exclusively in person. There will be no recordings or livestream.
Yes. Colleagues with an interest in finance, investment or advanced academic work are welcome to attend. Each participant should register individually, as places are limited.
We would be delighted also to welcome your plus-one and children as well. Please just let us know if you will be accompanied.
The Forum will be held at Goldsmiths' Hall, London, one of the City's most prestigious venues. Full directions and practical information will be included in your confirmation email upon registration.